IPH (ASX:IPH) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ASX:IPH IPH Ltd ASX:IPH
86 GF Score
Price A$3.80
GF Value A$7.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is IPH Moat Score?

IPH ASX:IPH -1.55% 86 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, IPH ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.

IPH has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

IPH has Narrow Moat: IPH Ltd has a solid position in intellectual property services with some customer loyalty and regulatory barriers. However, its advantages are not strong enough to be considered wide.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes IPH might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

IPH  (ASX:IPH) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

IPH Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

IPH Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IPH's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #44 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is IPH's Moat Score too high?
IPH's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #44 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #44 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places IPH in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. IPH's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.13, compared to a current price of A$3.80 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.80 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.13. GuruFocus considers IPH to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$7.13 vs. price of A$3.80 (46.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

IPH Business Description

Other Exchanges 1IP:Germany
Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 24, Tower 2, Darling Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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